Devotionals, 317 total items found

A Good Soldier        
Just as soldiers in the military must endure hardship and suffering, Christian soldiers who serve God must do the same. How we persevere is the mark of a good soldier.

Separating the Waters with Air        
Then God said, "Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters." —Genesis 1:6

Mary's Song        
Why is it that when Mary received the news of her pregnancy from the angel Gabriel, her initial anxiety quickly turned to joyful submission? What can we learn about servitude from Mary's song of praise?

Be the Doers of the Words        
God does not justify a Christian who merely uses his faculty of hearing. Instead God expects him to build up his faith by practice.

For Wanderings Sad and Lone        
Jesus left His glory in heaven for us. Have we left anything for Him?

Ruminations on Immanuel        
Even though my test anxiety was nothing like the monumental task that Solomon was given, the same words of encouragement given to him sustained me.

Overcoming Loneliness        

The Key to Peace        
A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger quiets contention. —Proverbs 15:18 (RSV)

Read between the Lines        
Sometimes, when we face various storms in our day-to-day, it seems easier just to cut the lifeboat and abandon ship. But what did Paul do?

Open Rebuke        
Many of us do not like the idea of correcting the fault of others for fear of confrontation, especially with brothers and sisters in the church. This devotional explains that open rebuke is a rare act of love.